Nancy Reuter
Kronenwetter,WI
Summary
Compassionate educator and summer camp director with 30 years of experience in relationship building and supporting diverse needs. Expertise in crisis response, problem-solving, and fostering safe environments that promote personal growth. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to enhance clinical competencies while leveraging extensive experience to support mental health and well-being across the lifespan.
Overview
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34
years of professional experience
Work History
English/Language Arts/Reading Teacher
Mosinee Middle School
06.2019 - Current
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction plan to meet diverse needs of students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, creating a positive learning environment that encouraged active participation and growth.
- Maintained accurate student records, intervention notes, and progress documentation.
- Adapted instructional strategies for diverse learners, including struggling readers and advanced students.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
Camp Director/Learning Disabilities Specialist
Timbertop Camp for Children with Learning Disabilities (SP -YMCA)
07.1992 - Current
- Directed camp operations, aligning daily schedules, staffing, and programming with safety and service standards.
- Supervised counselors and support staff, coaching performance and reinforcing youth development expectations.
- Created lesson plans tailored to student needs seasonal activity plans, balancing recreation, education, and age-appropriate engagement.
- Monitored camper wellbeing, resolving conduct issues and escalating concerns when needed.
- Coordinated parent communication, providing timely updates on policies, events, and participant needs.
- Enforced emergency procedures, ensuring readiness for health, weather, and facility incidents.
- Evaluated program results, improving operations, schedules, and staff workflow based on feedback.
Special Education Teacher
Mosinee Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2019
- Maintained compliant documentation for IEP meetings, services, and student records.
- Managed behavior support strategies to promote safe, focused learning environments.
- Conducted Assessments and Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success, monitoring progress, and and assessing personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
Special Education Teacher
Marathon County Special Education (Spencer)
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Developed individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals and student learning needs.
- Differentiated lessons to support diverse abilities in inclusive classroom settings.
- Collaborated with general education staff to implement accommodations and modifications.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on assessment data.
- Communicated regularly with families to strengthen home-school support and student success.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Viterbo University
La Crosse05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI12-1996
Associates Degree - Educational Interpreting For The Deaf
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI05-1991
Skills
- IEP development
- Student needs assessments & Assessment reporting
- Intervention Implementation & Outcome assessments
- Special needs education
- Group and individual instruction
- Multisensory approaches
- Student engagement
- Student records management
- Individualized coaching
- Parent-teacher relations
- Social skills development
- Conflict resolution techniques
AWARDS
Mosinee School District Teacher of the Year 2013-2014, Portage County Alliance for Youth - Certificate of Appreciation 2018
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
English/Language Arts/Reading Teacher
Mosinee Middle School
06.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mosinee Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Marathon County Special Education (Spencer)
08.1996 - 08.1998
Camp Director/Learning Disabilities Specialist
Timbertop Camp for Children with Learning Disabilities (SP -YMCA)
07.1992 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Viterbo University
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Associates Degree - Educational Interpreting For The Deaf
Northcentral Technical College